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[Shoreguy]

Pattywack,

Yours looks good.

The reason why this variety doesn't get much respect (ie it's dirt cheap) is that it is a prolific grower. If it were a slow grower with the same appearance, it would be wildly popular and pricey. Everybody would want it and pay dearly for the few available.

Think Kinbotan. I know I am going to get in trouble for this (being highly opinionated, I always do) but the only thing Kinbotan has going for it is ruby root tips and temporarily variegated new leaves. (Ruby root tips are available much more cheaply). But Kinbotan is evidentially not that vigorous and therefore very costly due to unavailability.